Genetics

These startups are developing new ways to reprogram biology by producing custom genes from scratch.

George Church and Ramez Naam on the limitations of evolution, the power of matchmaking, and why we should send single-cell computers into deep space.

Gene editing scrambles a family's connections in this original sci-fi story for NEO.LIFE.

A bioengineer, a biopunk, and a biotech reporter square off onstage about our neobiological future.

Scientists and other creators tell us about the developments they’re watching for and the conversations they’ll be starting.

Synthetic biologists aim to transform the world with manmade organisms. What will it take to get there?

Splice DNA. Live forever. Be merry.

A Chinese scientist engineered kids to resist HIV. Here are other changes that could be on the feature list for Humanity 2.0.

Sequencing services for pets may shed light on human aging, allergies, and mental health.

Gene tests for antidepressants are going mainstream — and getting more confusing. Here’s a guide.

Soon, precision medicine could help you avoid expensive, risky procedures that you may not need.

A new epigenetic test that tracks molecular aging claims to show you how to stay biologically young.

Newly discovered variants let women predict their fertility — and overall health.

Dog breeder David Ishee thinks gene editing can spare purebreds from debilitating disorders. But getting the tech to work is just the start.

Karl Deisseroth developed astounding technologies that light up the brain and render it transparent. Yet some of his most compelling breakthroughs still come from listening to patients.